Pretty Old Folk Song
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Em G
Hey Mr. Guitar man could you start strummin
Am C Em
Can you tell what song this is by what I'm hummin
Em G
The tune purred from her throat and I was reminded
Am C G
I recognized parts but I just couldn't find it
C G
She said "there's a pretty old pretty folk song ima missin"
C G
She felt it mighta been written by Dylan
Em D
Well if you're ready and able to listen
Am C G Am C Em
Then baby oh baby I'm willin, baby oh baby I'm willin
Em G
At first I thought she wanted "don't think twice"
Am C Em
She said that wasn't it, but it sounded nice
Em G
I tried "sad-eyed lady" and even "blue moon"
Am C G
When she smiled and shrugged and uttered "sorry wrong tune"
Chorus
Em D
Perhaps she had erred so I tried "catch the wind"
Em C
When at me she glared just like I had sinned
Em D
I did "John Wesley Harding" no that ain't it
Am C D
Fact I'm sure it was never a hit
Em G
I tried and I tried it was really a job
Am C Em
I played each song and more that I'd heard by Bob
Em G
When I ran out I played on I wrote 'bout the sun
Am C G
When she lit up and said "that's the one!"
Chorus
How to play Pretty Old Folk Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.